Rutland County Audubon Society has received word of approval for its 2022 Collaborative Grant from National Audubon to help establish pollinator friendly gardens in the backyard of the Chaffee Art Center on South Main Street in Rutland, Vermont. Pollinator gardens […]
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Young artist showcase returns to Rutland at ‘Art Connects Us’ exhibit
March 5 to April 8 — RUTLAND —The Chaffee Art Center hosts a showcase of young artists from Vermont schools and homeschoolers in pre-K to Grade 12 for this annual student exhibit. Its goal for this exhibit is to provide […]
Chaffee to host BIPOC artists for Black History Month
By Victoria Gaithier The Chaffee Art Center in Rutland is gearing up for winter and Black History Month exhibitions. “We are in Vermont, and it’s cold. I thought it would be kind of fun to do ‘Baby It’s Cold Outside’ […]
New Chaffee Art Center exhibit opens
Jan. 14 at 5 p.m. — RUTLAND — The Chaffee Art Center, Your Center for Creativity, invites the community to the opening of a new exhibit, “Baby It’s Cold Outside,” with solo featured galleries of work by photographer Lowell Snowden […]
For the greater good: Escape from the dark winter days using your head, and your heart, and your hands
By Liz DiMarco Weinmann As many of us look forward to a happier 2022, Covid is still ruling our world, and we are facing the most sunlight-challenged months of the year. No wonder many of us want to hunker down […]
A call to black artists
February is National Black History Month that started as a method of remembrance with regard to the vital events and people in the history of the African diaspora. Today, it is an important month of both remembrance, recognition, and education. […]
2022 Chaffee calendar holiday special through Dec. 25, 2021
The Chaffee Art Center is hosting a fundraising project featuring 14 Chaffee member artists’ work. Calendars are $10 each; $25 for three calendars; $35 for five calendars; or $60 for 10 calendars. To order your own, visit the Chaffee Art […]
Calling all gingerbread makers
Announcing annual Chaffee’s Gingerbread Contest Nov. 17-18 — RUTLAND — Interested bakers, schools, organizations, businesses, families, individuals, and young people are invited to submit their imaginative gingerbread creations. Entries do not have to pre-register but are appreciated. All entries must […]
New holiday artisan gift show
RUTLAND — The Chaffee Art Center is seeking exhibitors to participate in their upcoming holiday artisan gift show on Friday, Nov. 5 from 4-8 p.m., and Saturday, Nov. 6 from 10 a.m. – 5 p.m. Exhibitors of diverse artisan products […]
Chaffee Art Center prepares for 60th annual Art in the Park fall foliage festival
Oct. 9-10 — RUTLAND — Chaffee Art Center’s 60th annual Art in the Park Fall Foliage Festival will be held on Oct. 9-10 in Main Street Park at the junction of routes 4 & 7 in Rutland. The show features […]